American tennis star, Coco Gauff, has performed well this season. The 18-year-old showed great consistency and climbed the ranking ladder quickly. Currently, she is the world number 4 and also played in the WTA Finals. Her performance was impressive throughout the year, as she made it to her first Grand Slam final in Roland Garros, while also performing consistently in doubles with her compatriot, Jessica Pegula.

However, in the WTA Finals, it was a completely different story. Gauff had a forgettable outing. The 18-year-old lost all her matches in the tournament. While the disappointment was there, a fan’s sad story about Gauff’s behavior in the tournament is going viral.

Gauff’s unintentionally hurt one of her young fans

Coco Gauff had one of the worst performances in a tournament at the WTA Finals. She could not win a single match in the year-end championship. However, the story circulating on the internet is not about Gauff, it’s about her fan.

A 12 year olf who wanted to get her shoes signed by her idol, Gauff, returned home empty-handed twice, as he was ignored by the understandably upset player. Later, her mother took to Twitter and expressed her disappointment.

Here’s the heart-shattering story she narrated about her daughter who is a die-hard fan of Coco Gauff.

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It indeed was sad from the fan’s perspective. However, the fans also need to understand the stress and pressure a tennis player is under, especially after a demoralizing defeat.

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Moreover, for a young player like Gauff, who still has a lot to learn on the WTA Tour, stories such as these will only inspire her to be mindful of her adoring fans.

Coco Gauff aims to end the year on high

In an interview recently, the 18-year-old admitted that in Texas the tournament didn’t go as she planned. However, the American wants to leave the bad memories behind and focus on what’s next for her.

The world number four traveled to Glasgow, Scotland to represent her country in the Billie Jean King Cup. Here, she will be playing with her compatriots and represent her country.

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Speaking before the tournament, the 18-year-old expressed her excitement about featuring in a team competition. Further, the American said that she wants to give her best before finally taking a much needed break after a busy season.